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The old road or camí vell to Cap de Creus

DISTANCE - 8Km

DURATION - 2h 20´(one way)

MEDIUM DIFFICULTY

DESCRIPTION: Start from the Tourism Office and follow the coast road to the left until you reach Es Poal cove. Once there, climb up Miranda street until you get to the Camping Cadaqués. On the right of the campsite you will see the St. Baldiri's chapel, on the left of which there is a road that leads down to Portlligat (the fishing port of the town). From Portlligat, follow the road that allows access to S'Alqueria Estate until its last house. In front of this, you will see the start of the walkway. From this point on, the way to the Cap de Creus lighthouse is signposted. All along the way you will find various accesses to some of the park coves.

Old walkway to Portlligat

DISTANCE: 1,5km

DURATION: 20 min (one way)

DIFFICULTY: So easy

DESCRIPTION: Start from the Tourism Office and follow the coast road to the left until you reach Es Poal cove. Once there, climb up Miranda street until you get to the Camping Cadaqués. On the right of the campsite you will see the St. Baldiri's chapel, on the left of which there is a road that leads down to Portlligat (the fishing port of the town). Portlligat is where is situated the Dalí's House Museum.

The Portlligat Museum-House was Salvador Dalí’s only fixed abode, the place in which he usually lived and worked up till 1982 when, upon Gala’s death, he took up residence at Púbol Castle.

Salvador Dalí moved to Portlligat in 1930, into a small fisherman’s hut, attracted by the landscape, the light and the isolation of the place. Taking that initial construction as a basis, he created his house little by little over the course of forty years.

Cala Nans lighthouse

Start out in front of Rocamar Hotel, at Verge del Carme Avenue, where there is a small chapel made of mosaic. Take the path leading to Sa Conca beach. Once you get to the first bridge, take the path on the right and visit Sant Pius V baroque chapel, crowned by a dome with a Latin cross. It marks the defeat of the Turkish pirates in the Battle of Lepanto (1571). Back to the bridge, we’ll continue to Cala Nans lighthouse, which offers spectacular views over the bay. Near the lighthouse, there are some stairs leading to Nans cove. In front of the cove, there are two big rocks called Es Cucurucuc de Sa Cebolla. The view is superb, as we can see the town between the rocks with Santa Maria church rising majestically over the houses. Take the same road back. Total walking distance: 3.5km, easy trail. Total walking hours: 45m.

Josep Pla reflects the sensations of this itinerary in his book Cadaqués:

“The road takes you to the mouth of the bay – in a way it takes you out to sea. That is why sometimes when you are walking you can see a group of dolphins. It is a fascinating view. The solitary road is beautiful…”

GR11

GR are longer routes that connect Cadaqués with the rest of the neighbouring towns: Port de la Selva, Llançà and Roses.

All the GR footpaths are signposted and marked with a white stripe above a red stripe.

GR-11 TO PORT DE LA SELVA

The GR11 begins or ends “Cap de Creus”. From cadaqués we can arrive to the cape by car and park near the lighthouse (from Cadaqués there is inly one road to “Cap de Creus”). From this point, we have to follow the typical signs of the GR (two parallel white and red lines). If we have a doubt we can go to the information office of the natural park, situated in the lighthouse.

Distance: 17km

Approximated time: 4-5 hours

GR92

GR are longer routes that connect Cadaqués with the rest of the neighbouring towns: Port de la Selva, Llançà and Roses.

All the GR footpaths are signposted and marked with a white stripe above a red stripe.

GR-92 TO PORT DE LA SELVA

DISTANCE: 14 Km

MEDIUM-HIGH DIFFICULTY

ONLY CYCLING (BTT) OR WALKING

DESCRIPTION: As soon as you leave the Tourism Office turn left until de pharmacy, once there follow up the Caritat Serinyana Avenue, until you reach the roundabout at the entrance of the village. Just north of the roundabout, between the road that leads to Roses and Port de la Selva and the road to Cap de Creus, there is a stone staircase. This is the beginning of the GR-92 to Port de la Selva.

GR-92 TO ROSES

DISTANCE: 22km

MEDIUM-HIGH DIFFICULTY

ONLY CYCLING (BTT) OR WALKING

DESCRIPTION: When we leave the Tourism Office, we have to follow the coast road until the entrance of the Rocamar Hotel, on the right side of the entrance we can see a path, here starts the GR-92. During the route we will see spectacular views of the village and Cap de Creus.

Route 15: Cap de Creus - Easternmost point of Iberian Peninsula (Route of the Natural Park of Cadaqués)

THE ROUTEThe route has an average level of difficulty, the terrain is rough and jagged with cliffs and narrow paths, and we therefore recommend taking precaution with children, wearing proper footwear, and taking water, especially during the summer. The trail begins at the Cap de Creus lighthouse in the same area as the 'Espai Cap de Creus', which featuresan information centre and a small museum, for those seeking further information on this unique area. Walkers need to follow the red signals and the signs which will lead you to the western point of the Cap de Creus, between rockrose, mastic and juniper bushes, and through three choices of route, which are all of average difficulty:1. The route to the point of Cap de Creus; 50 minutes round trip.2. The route to La Cova de S’Infern; 40 minutes round trip. Bear in mind that entry to the cave is only possible over loose, unstable ground and that access is therefore dangerous.3. The circular route: 90 minutes, this trail links the other two walks and follows the entire cape coastline.The path provides walkers with views over the islets of La Massa d’Oros (or Sa Rata) and S’Encalladora. In the area of S’Eixugador up to Sa Clavaguera, the route is flanked by reeds and bulrushes which grow along a riverbed, which is dry during most of the year. The routes cover an inhospitable rocky landscape formed by schist, and it is easy to see how plants have adapted to the extreme conditions on this part of the coast. There are also large blocks of pink and white pegmatite rock, which have been eroded into bizarre shapes, minerals are also easily too find here.

RECOMMENDATIONS:You are in the Cap de Creus Integral Nature Reserve. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT:Public access and rights of way must be exclusively confined to the points and routes signposted for this purpose. Extracting or collecting minerals, rocks, fossils, plants or animals is strictly prohibited, as are all hunting activities. Law 4/1998, of the 12th ofMarch for the Protection of Cap de Creus.– Camping is not allowed.– For reasons of safety and conservation fires are totally prohibited.– Rubbish or litter disposal is prohibited.– Plants, rock or mineral collecting is not allowed.– All dogs must be on a leash.– Fishing with a rod and spearfishing are prohibited.

Route 17: Tudela (Route of the Natural Park of Cap de Creus)

ROUTEThis walk begins at the Tudela car park and follows a firm path which is easy going, although we recommend wearing sturdy footwear and that you watch out for any children among you, especially in the areas near the cliffs. We also recommend bringing water with you, especially in the summer. The trail takes one hour to Culip (a 2 km outward journey). You will come across numerous diversions along the path which lead off to areas of beautiful landscapes and which we recommend you to see. If you take this option, your journey to Culip will take about 30 minutes more. To begin with you can reach the first point of interest, Es Camell from the car park by taking the main path and taking the fork which leads off to the viewpoint over the Tudela plain (El Mirador del Pla de Tudela) which looks over several iron blocks which show the area occupied by the Health Centre buildings of the Club Mediterranée which once stood here. A few metres further on is the viewpoint of La Gran Sala, with a magnificent view of the area. A path to the left a little way ahead leads to the view point of the island L’Illa de Portaló. If you return to the main path you will continue along the tarmac road until you find another fork off to the left which takes you to the viewpoint of the Mirador de Pamperris, with a splendid view over the sea to the north. Back on the firm path you will now be on the way to Culip, passing by the Racó de Francarlos and the cove of La Cala Culleró.You can go back the same way or follow the route along the Rec de Francarlos, although this latter route is a little more difficult.